In 2021, these “dark thoughts” affected 9.4% of women aged 18 to 24, according to a Public Health France study published in early February. “These thoughts have doubled since 2014 among 18-24 year olds, suicide attempts declared during their lifetime increased by 50% compared to 2017, and those declared during the last 12 months, by more than 60%, note the authors.
This confirms the significant increase in unhappiness among the youngest,” says the study.